I wanted to save some weight by removing my spare tire and the associated tools with it and I wanted to know what you guys recommend as a replacement. Is any "fix a flat" in a spray can the best solution or are there other things out there to consider? I still have AAA and I can always use the freeway callbox if im desperate.

 

If you have AAA use it, but if your planning to go to the canyons in the middle of the night get a Fix a Flat kit. But make sure to go to the tire place the next day or else its going to ruin your tires and rims.

 

Replace with run flat tires and keep the fix a flat kit in the car.

 

I travel with an air compressor. Many tire leaks are slow and I have been able to drive a long way on a tire with a hole in it until I can get it fixed. This approach will not work on some punctures but the air compressor is very light and inexpensive.

 

What an interesting idea. Do you have pics of the air compressor? It sure beats purchasing run flat tires that make a lot of road noise and choppies up the ride.

 

Sorry, but I don't think that removing the peace of mind of the spare tire is worth the weight savings. I guess if you track the car or have AAA than it's a different story.

 

I was thinking the same thing when I receive my aftermarket rims. The main reason is because I put in a system, and although the sub fits nicely, the amp is too big. So it's taking up way to much room. I figured if I take out the spare and tools I'll be able to make more again. I have AAA also, so hopefully it works out well. If not, I'll throw the spare back in.

 

I have run flats on my 'other' car, a BMW 330i. Without a tire pressure monitor, you can get in trouble. A run flat with 0 psi pressure will look quite normal visually. You can drive on a tire like that, but after a couple of hundred miles, it will be non-serviceable. Don't recommend.

 

If you don't care about patching the tire, you can usually drive a little ways on a flat. It will ruin the tire, and if really pushed, the rim. But hey, you are getting rid of the spare, so what's one more unnecesary risk? Just go slow.

 

[QUOTE=mstupp,May 7 2007, 06:18 AM] I travel with an air compressor.